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Starved Rock State Park - Backpacking/Camping
ChicagoOne of the most popular destinations in the state, Starved Rock State Park offers spectacular hiking trails and geography that's unlike just about anything else in Illinois
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Blackwell Forest - Camping
ChicagoThis forest preserve offers a scenic campground for a short escape in DuPage County.
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Rock Cut State Park - Backpacking/Camping
ChicagoThis popular state park near Rockford offers more than 200 camping sites with plenty of amenities and access to the 3,092-acre preserve
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Shawnee National Forest - Backpacking/Camping
ChicagoThis vast national forest in the southern-most part of Illinois offers a landscape unlike anything else in the state
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Kankakee River State Park - Camping
ChicagoThis state park southwest of the city is an easy destination trip that's perfect for family camping
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Rock Cut State Park - Skiing
ChicagoThis state park near Rockford offers the best cross-country skiing in north central Illinois, with groomed trails for both classic and skate skiers.
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Deer Grove Forest - Cross Country Skiing
ChicagoThis popular trail system in the northern suburbs is a good spot for cross-country skiing.
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Big Foot Beach State Park
ChicagoThese trails in the state park on the banks of Lake Geneva offers some good classic skiing.
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Morton Arboretum - Cross County Skiing
ChicagoThe Morton Arboretum is a beautiful, hilly place to explore on snowshoes or skis.
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Starved Rock State Park - Skiing
ChicagoOne of the most popular destinations in the state, Starved Rock State Park is a great place to snowshoe or ski when the white stuff comes.
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Shawnee National Forest - Climbing
ChicagoThis vast national forest in the southern-most part of Illinois offers a landscape unlike anything else in the state—and one of the few natural places to climb.
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Devil's Lake State Park - Climbing
ChicagoThis Wisconsin State Park known for its steep bluffs and lake views features some of the best rock climbing in the Midwest.
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Chicago Athletic Club at Lincoln Park
ChicagoThis gym in Lincoln Park features an impressive outdoor climbing wall.
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Chicago Athletic Club Lakeview
ChicagoThis gym in the Lakeview neighborhood offers a spectacular glass-enclosed climbing wall to help you get your climbing fix in Chicago
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Chicago Athletic Club Evanston
ChicagoThis indoor climbing wall in Evanston offers a great experience.
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Hidden Peak at Lakeshore Academy
ChicagoHidden Peak offers an impressive place for rock climbing and bouldering just west of downtown Chicago
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Lakeshore Sport and Fitness at Illinois Center
ChicagoThe tallest indoor climbing wall in North America is in downtown Chicago.
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Fitness Formula Old Town
ChicagoThis climbing wall is becoming one of the most popular in Chicago with six-week climbing classes to introduce people to the sport
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Q&A with Ultra Runner Amanda Tichacek
ChicagoWe sat down with Chicago runner Amanda Tichacek to talk about what keeps her moving and some of her favorite aspects about the sport she's devoted her life to.
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Shimek State Forest
Shimek State Forest has five different segments, each with its own personality and trails to explore.
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5 Pairings of Chicago Bike Rides and Craft Beers
ChicagoCombining bike rides and craft beers is about as good as it gets for cyclists, and the Chicago area happens to be home to some great spots to do just that.
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Chicago's Fall Bucket List: 6 Things You Should Do This Autumn
ChicagoWhether running through the world's largest corn maze or celebrating Oktoberfest at the most visited park in Illinois, here are the can't-miss fall adventures in Chicago.
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Feast on the 10 Best Turkey Trots in Chicago
ChicagoRunning on Thanksgiving is a holiday tradition, and these turkey trots in Chicago and its suburbs give you good reason to join the movement.
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A Conversation with CARA Executive Director Ed Zylka
ChicagoChicago Area Runner's Association (CARA) Executive Director Ed Zylka talks about his plans for the organization and improvement of running in Chicago.
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Half-Moon Outfitters Savannah
Half Moon Outfitters is an excellent resource for outdoor enthusiasts in Savannah, GA.
